Cinco De Mayo Sombrero Cookies

Cinco De Mayo Sombrero Cookies are the perfect edible decoration for your fiesta, offering a delightful combination of festive fun and delicious cookie flavor that’s sure to impress. This easy-to-make recipe is a wonderful way to add a handmade touch to your Cinco de Mayo celebrations, bringing smiles to both kids and adults alike with their charming sombrero design.

Key Ingredients for Cinco De Mayo Sombrero Cookies

• For the Cookies:
  • 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• For the Royal Icing:
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons meringue powder
  • 3-4 tablespoons water (or milk for a creamier glaze)
  • Food coloring (red, green, yellow/orange, black)
• For Decorating:
  • Edible glitter
  • Edible confetti stars (optional)

How to Make Cinco De Mayo Sombrero Cookies

Get ready to wow your guests with these adorable Cinco de Mayo Sombrero Cookies! This recipe is surprisingly simple, making it accessible even for beginner bakers. The result is a batch of perfectly crisp yet tender cookies adorned with vibrant, festive decorations. These cookies are a delightful addition to any Cinco de Mayo spread, promising pure joy with every bite. Expect preparation to take around 30 minutes, with an additional 2-3 hours for decorating and drying time.

Step-by-Step Instructions

For the Cookies:

1. Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
3. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar with

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1 Cinco De Mayo Sombrero Cookies

1.1 Ingredients

1.2 Equipment

1.3 Method

1.4 Notes

Cinco De Mayo Sombrero Cookies

Cinco De Mayo Sombrero Cookies are the perfect edible decoration for your fiesta, offering a delightful combination of festive fun and delicious cookie flavor that’s sure to impress. This easy-to-make recipe is a wonderful way to add a handmade touch to your Cinco de Mayo celebrations, bringing smiles to both kids and adults alike with their charming sombrero design.

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Prep Time 30 minutes mins

Decorating and Drying Time 2 minutes mins

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 3 cups powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons meringue powder
• 3-4 tablespoons water (or milk for a creamier glaze)
• as needed Food coloring (red, green, yellow/orange, black)
• as needed Edible glitter
• as needed Edible confetti stars (optional)

Equipment

• Baking sheets
• Parchment paper
• Medium Bowl
• Large bowl

Method

 

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
   2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon salt
3. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar.
   1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened, 3/4 cup granulated sugar

Notes

These cookies are a delightful addition to any Cinco de Mayo spread, promising pure joy with every bite.